Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to check into the Orvis taper. Sometimes I need a little more backbone when playing with a tarpon. Just north of Islamorada is where we get into some tidal creeks and back country for the tarpon. They are usually only 10-20 lbs., but every now and then we get dragged around in the kayak. The bones, we just take the kayak out to a flat/shelf and wait for the right tide. I got my first double digit bone the last time we went. Their speed never ceases to amaze me.
Thanks again for the suggestions.
Jason